Mitchell Weiser
SVW
RWB (RW)
Balanced Full Back
Apr 21, 1994 (32)
Right
5'10"
154 lb
BremenAvailable again after 14 months
Weiser (knee) is available again for his coach after 14 months, having recently rejoined full team training and immediately offered himself as an option for the trip to Koln, according to coach Daniel Thioune. "It's not out of the question, tomorrow we will discuss with all the relevant departments, a decision will then be made regarding his participation with the group."
Analysis: Weiser tore his ACL and suffered a meniscus injury in July 2025, an absence that has kept him out of the picture for Werder Bremen ever since. His full return to training marks a major milestone in that long recovery, and while a role against Koln remains uncertain, his path back into the matchday squad continues to move in the right direction.
Returns to full team training
Weiser (knee) is now fully integrated into team training without workload restrictions following his ACL tear and meniscus injury, according to coach Daniel Thioune, per DeichStube. "We're now at the point where we no longer have to reduce his workload"
Analysis: Weiser has progressed from modified work to full participation, though manager Daniel Thioune believes he still needs one or two complete weeks of training before returning to the matchday squad. The upcoming clash with Koln is therefore expected to come too soon, while a return against Augsburg before the international break is considered possible. Weiser should primarily provide competition out wide once available, though Thioune has also tested him in central midfield, potentially adding another route to playing time.
No timeline for full return
Weiser continues working through muscular issues that have slowed his recovery from a torn ACL and meniscus injury, with no clear timeline yet for when he'll be fully available, according to Deichstube.
Analysis: Weiser had completed his first full training session with the group on Friday, but muscular problems that developed as a result of his increased workload have since limited further progress, keeping him out of Sunday's friendly against Meppen. Coach Daniel Thioune admitted he can't predict when the winger will return, even acknowledging the possibility Weiser could miss a significant portion of the first half of the season. A comeback for Sunday's Bundesliga opener at Freiburg is already considered too soon, and while his knee has fully healed, the muscular setback now leaves his broader outlook genuinely uncertain.
Trains with team Tuesday
Weiser (knee) is back in team training Tuesday, according to the club.
Analysis: Weiser has been working toward a comeback since tearing his ACL in July 2025, a recovery that was further complicated by a meniscus injury and recent muscular problems that had him doing indoor work. His return to training is a positive step, though he remains a doubt for the Bundesliga season opener, with head of professional football Peter Niemeyer previously saying the club expects he won't yet be fully ready when competitive games start. That said, once back to full fitness, he should hold a starting role for Bremen in the back line in 2026/27.
Doubtful for season opener
Weiser is a serious doubt for season opener after suffering a setback in his recovery from a torn ACL, with a meniscus injury slowing his return. Bremen's head of professional football Peter Niemeyer said, according to Bild. "It takes time to build him up. Currently, he's training indoors with muscular problems. It'll still take a while before he has match fitness. We're assuming he won't be there yet when the competitive games start."
Analysis: Weiser has been working toward a comeback since tearing his ACL in July 2025, and his recovery has now been further complicated by a meniscus injury that has slowed his healing process. He recently progressed to taking part in portions of team training, Peter Niemeyer, told BILD that Weiser remains far from being ready for match play and is currently doing indoor work to manage ongoing muscular issues. Bremen have effectively written off his involvement in the DFB-Pokal opener on August 22 against Luneburger SK Hansa, and even the Bundesliga opener versus SC Freiburg on August 30 is now in question.
Comeback timeline unclear
Weiser (knee) remains without a clear timeline for his return, with coach Daniel Thioune suggesting it could stretch into October in a worst case scenario, according to Deichstube.
Analysis: Weiser has missed more than a year with a torn ACL and meniscus injury and recently rejoined team sessions at the club's Zillertal training camp, though only in a limited capacity without physical contact. Thioune said that restriction will continue into next week, with contact work to follow only once his body responds well to the added intensity. It remains uncertain whether Weiser will be ready for the DFB Pokal opener on Aug. 22 or the following week's league opener at Freiburg. Weiser is expected to be gradually reintegrated into full training as the club continues to monitor his recovery.
Set to partially resume training
Weiser (knee) is expected to partially resume training by the end of the week following his long term injury, according to the club.
Analysis: Weiser made no appearances during last season after suffering an ACL injury in the preseason of 2025/26, and his upcoming partial return to training marks a significant step in his recovery. He has made 123 competitive appearances for Bremen since arriving from Bayer Leverkusen in 2021, contributing 14 goals and 29 assists, and coach Daniel Thioune has described his return as almost like welcoming a new signing given the extended absence, with hopes he can work his way back to full fitness as the new 2026/27 Bundesliga season approaches.
Signs contract extension
Weiser has signed a contract extension with Werder Bremen after his previous deal was set to expire on June 30, the club announced.
Analysis: Weiser made no appearances during the 2025/26 season after suffering an ACL injury in preseason, but the club expressed continued confidence in his quality heading into the new campaign. Weiser has made 123 competitive appearances for Bremen since arriving from Bayer Leverkusen in 2021, contributing 14 goals and 29 assists, and head coach Daniel Thioune described him as almost like a new signing given his extended absence, expressing hope he returns fully fit. Weiser himself expressed excitement about beginning his recovery journey anew with preseason training and getting back in front of the club's supporters after missing the entire campaign.
Might not play again this season
Weiser (knee) might not play again this season, according to manager Daniel Thioune. "Nothing new has happened, and he doesn't have any major knee problems. His body is reacting to the strain, and it doesn't make sense for him to participate in training," Thioune explained. "We hope Mitchell will return soon, and we're not ruling anything out, but I don't think he'll be back on the pitch for a competitive match this season."
Analysis: Weiser was targeting being available for any of the final two matches of the season, but Thioune's recent update suggests that might not be the case, as the midfielder isn't even training. Weiser has yet to play this season, and it seems he simply won't have enough time to be on the pitch before the end of the campaign.
Targets final two games
Weiser (knee) is on the verge of rejoining team training and could be available for the final two matches of the season at the earliest, with Bremen ruling him out of Sunday's clash against Stuttgart and the following fixture against Augsburg, according to DeichStube.
Analysis: Weiser has not featured all season after suffering an ACL injury in July, but his imminent return to team training is a significant milestone in what has been an extraordinarily long road back. The club will give him one to two weeks of team training before seriously considering his inclusion in the matchday squad, taking a cautious approach that rules out any unnecessary risks. Getting him back on the pitch for the final stretch, even for a couple of appearances, would be a meaningful moment for a player who has spent the entire campaign watching from the sidelines.
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